Get an insider look at Deep Sky Studio and chat character design with Gaby West in person!

Inside Deep Sky: Studio Open House & Character Design Talk w/ Gaby West

We're excited to be a part of the 2026 AIGA Portland Design Month! Come step inside Deep Sky, a Portland animation and motion design studio that’s been making brand and campaign work for the last 20 years. We’re opening our doors for an evening so you can see how the studio runs, meet the team behind the work, and get a look at our process from first sketch to final frame. Come by, explore the space, and ask us anything.

Following the open house, Deep Sky's Art Director Gaby West walks through how character design actually happens, from early shapes and silhouettes to personality, expression, and the small choices that make a character feel alive. Expect real examples, a look behind the process, and time for questions!